2017 minimum wage in Washington ⇑ up from $9.47/h to $11.00/h or by 16.1%

Increasing minimum wage is especially relevant in states where the hourly pay has been historically lower than the rest of the country.

Looking at the list the states that are getting most minimum wage increase in 2017 are Maine, Washington, and Colorado, getting 20%, 16.1%, and 11.9% respectively. As result, the minimum wage workers in those 3 states are expected to benefit most of the listed 21 states with minimum wage increase in 2017.

As result, the minimum wage workers in those 3 states are expected to benefit most of the listed 21 states with minimum wage increase in 2017.

At the bottom of the list are five states; Alaska, Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, and Ohio – with less than 1% minimum wage increase for 2017.

Still, this is a progress, a step ahead for all listed states in keeping the minimum wage in pace with the current low inflation conditions.

Sources: State Agencies, US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD)